The initial attraction to any soup for Franka has always been the bread.

The initial attraction to any soup for Franka has always been the bread.

As soon as it is getting just a little bit colder, Franka will ask for this soup. Depending on her mood, it might even be her favorite. What's not to like? It's easy to make, super tasty, and fat free! Get out your biggest pot, and let's start cooking. It's a great way to add more legumes to your diet.

Here's how you do it:

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups green split peas, soaked for 4 hours, drained

• water for sauteeing

• 1 large onion, finely diced

• 2 ribs celery, diced

• 2 large carrots, diced

• 4 medium potatoes, diced

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin

• 10 cups water

• 2 bay leaves

• 2 teaspoon dried dill weed

• 3 teaspoons salt (more, or less, to taste)

METHOD

Heat a little water in heavy large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion andsauté until softened, stirring often, and adding plenty of water as needed. Addcelery, carrots, potatoes, and cumin and sauté a few more minutes.

Add split peas, bay leaves, and 10 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for at least 90 minutes. Add dill weed and adjust flavor with salt. Serve with some crusty bread and freshly cracked black pepper.